Game 1

Although it is hard for us to believe, here we are again, back playing with the boys once again! Samantha agreed to play with the Senior baseball team one last time. This is essentially the same group of boys that she has played with for several years now (some dating back to T-ball), so she thought it would be a great opportunity to have some fun this summer. Tonight the Holly team faced off against the Fenton team on Fenton's home turf. Sam took her position in centerfield for the first inning before sitting out the second. She did better than expected in the field and saw some action, helping to back up second base on a couple of plays. However, when she made her way to the batters box, the rustiness was apparent. Sam struck out during her first at-bat of the season. These kids really were out to have a good time and it showed with each inning. After a couple of innings back in centerfield on defense, Sam returned to the plate in the 5th inning, this time she forced the pitcher into walking her. She ended up stealing second and third bases before being driven in on a "Little League home run" by her teammate. What made this evening exciting was the enthusiasm the Holly team had in the 6th inning - the rally resulted in nine runs and they appeared to be on fire! So much so that the Fenton coach threw in the towel at this point, choosing not to take their final at-bats of the game, despite the outcome not being 100% certain. No one on the field knew the score - and no one cared! They were there to play ball and have a good time. That's what Little League is all about!

HLL Senior Baseball Game 1 - at Fenton
	Samantha at the plate for the first time in a long, long time.
	Sam swinging away.
	A closer look at Sam as she looks for a hit.
	Another shot of Sam at the plate.
	Sam jumping out of the way as a ball goes near her feet during an at-bat later in the game...
	...and watching as the catcher tries to scoop it up.
	Sam looking back at another ball.
	Sam still looking for a pitch to hit...
	...but settling for a walk.
	Sam in center field.
	Another shot of Sam playing center.

HLL Senior Baseball Game 1 - at Fenton

Samantha at the plate for the first time in a long, long time.

Sam swinging away.

A closer look at Sam as she looks for a hit.

Another shot of Sam at the plate.

Sam jumping out of the way as a ball goes near her feet during an at-bat later in the game...

...and watching as the catcher tries to scoop it up.

Sam looking back at another ball.

Sam still looking for a pitch to hit...

...but settling for a walk.

Sam in center field.

Another shot of Sam playing center.